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L254 is found alongside L315
in the Rio Xingu but L254 has larger spots. Small species with
a pointed head. Similar to the Leporacanthicus
genus but lacks the lip barbels. Dorsal fin with a posterior
membrane.Aquarium Care:
Peaceful, but they do have a requirement for higher oxygen and
prefer currents in the water with a powerful filter. Sexual
Differences: Males have a longer and broader head and
a heavier growth of odontodes. Diet: Carnivores
and feed on snails in their natural habitat. Feed live and frozen
foods such as brine shrimp, mysis, mussels and fish flesh. Tablet
foods can also be fed.